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1956-06-29 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 29, - - - - - - - - - - - - 1956 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock P.M. with 2resident Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President. Kranelly, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MTNUTES: 1. Councilman Moresi noted one omission in the minutes of the last meeting which she felt should be included in the record. During the discussion of the Fruitvale Avenue Bridge matter at the previous meeting, she had asked the City Attorney, "Because the County of Alameda, through the ruling of its attorney, cannot assume the responsibility of the operation, maintenance of construction of the Bridge due to the legal obligation of the Federal Government - if the City of Alameda takes over the operatjon, maintenance and construction of Fruitvale Avenue Bridge will that preclude the possibility, through legal technicalities, of the County taking over the responsibility at some later date from the Cities of Alameda and Oakland?" To which question Mr. Annibale had answered, "No." The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held June 26, 1956, were then approved as corrected. WRITTEN COMMUNICATJONS: 2. From Regional Water Pollution Control Board, concerning the discharge of wastes into the Bay through facilities other than those of Special District No. 1 of the East Bay Municipal Utility District. It was requested the City advise the Board as to what ordinances or regulations it has which prohibit independent waste discharges to waters of the State - or which require the deposit into its collecting sewers of all sewage and/or industrial wastes originating within the City - and further, that the Board be informed by the City as to the action on this official request. Mr. Froerer stated the City has an ordinance which requires the connec,i on of individual sewers with sanitary facilities if a public sewer is within 500 feet of the given property. He pointed out that Todd Shipyards Corporation is now the only one from whose property there is output of waste into the Estuary waters. Other- wise, Alameda is almost 100% covered by proper sewer connections. The City Manager was requested to make a definite report on the matter and also in- form the Control Board of the status of the situation in the City. ORAL COMrUNICAT]ONS: 3. Mrs. Helen Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, asked, "How and when Alameda acquired the Washington Park area?" She said she had discovered there was a parcel of land containing 66 acres which had been granted to the City in 1946, by the County. This parcel was tax delinquent at the time and had been sold to the City for ,p5,000. Mr. Froerer stated he knew that none of the property known as Washington Park had been acquired by the City as late as 1946. He said the last deed he could recall was dated sometime in 1920. Mr. Annibale stated he had been checking the Washington Park deeds recently, but only from the standpoint of ascertaining what restrictions there might be contained therein. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for investigation in respect to Mrs. Freeman's question. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 4. From mayor Kranelly, nominating Mrs. Winifred Clerk and Mr. S. Ernest Van Allen for reappointment as member of the Advisory Health Board, for terms commenc- ing July 1, 1956, and expiring June 30, 1990. 5. From Mayor Kranelly, nominating Dr. Stuart B. Stephens for reappointment as a member of the Board of Education for the term commencing July 1, 1956, and ex- piring June 30, 1961. From Mayor Kranelly, nominating Mr. Wallace D. Mira a member of the Library Board for a term commencing July June 30, 1961. e for reappointment as 1956, and expiring 4' id 7. From Mayor Kranelly, nominating Tr. Rix Maurer for reappointment as a member bf the Public Utilities Board for a term commencing July 1, 1956, and expiring June 30, 1960. 8. From Mayor Kranelly, nominating Mrs. Douglas D. Stafford for reappointment as a member of the Social Service Board for a term commencing July 1, 1956, and expiring June 30, 1959. 9. From Mayor Kranelly, nominating Mr. J. Anis uinn for reappointment as a member of the Civil Service Board for term commencing July 1, 1956, and expiring June 30, 1960. All of the foregoing nominations were referred to "Resolutions". 10. From Forrest V. Routt, jr., Executive Secretary, Civil Service Board, con- cerning the request from the Library Board to amend Salary Resolution No. 5376, adopted by the Council on June 26, 1956, to include Library positions and salaries approved by the Board. It was also suggested by Mr. Routt that a second amend- ment to Resolution No. 5376 be adopted which would create one additional position of Painter in the Street Department and delete one position of Laborer in the same Department. These matters were referred to "Resolutions". 11. From Fire Chief Lane, addressed to the City Manager, with regard to the suggested burning of the Vowinkle building now located on the Atlantic Trailer Project property - instead of having it torn down by wreckers. It was recommended that the building be demolished by the wreckers as a precaution against fire hazard. President Kranelly stated it is apparent from the report from Chief Lane that the suggestion to burn the building would not be advisable. Councilman Moresi pointed out that Mr. Christy, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, had stated that when the Webster Housing Projects were torn down, the Authority had made a little money. She asked if there had been any success in getting those prospective bidders. The City Engineer replied that several had been contacted recently in order to determine the extent of their interest. In response to Councilman Haag's inquiry as to the lack of interest in bidding, Mr. Hanna stated it is due principally to a matter of time - these people need possibly six months in which to remove a build- ing by their methods. Also, the Specifications include that foundations be de- molished and basements or any other excavations on the property be filled in, as prescribed by City Ordinance. Further, the insurance and bond requirements of the City are quite high. He pointed out the time element is related to whatever the Council decides to do with regard to Woodstock Park. Councilman Moresi felt the time element is not too vital - and suggested the matter be referred to the City Manager for further review and report. It was so ordered. NEW BUSINESS: 12. With regard to the transfer of Encinal Housing Project property to the City, Mr. Froerer stated it has been suggested by Mayor Kranelly that it might be well to have a City representative go to Washington, D. C. to attempt to secure this transfer. He said there has been some "hitch" somewhere - and he had called Con- gressman Willer that day to discuss the matter further with him. As a result of his conversation with Congressman Miller, and the present status of the situation, he has arranged to leave here Sunday, July 1. He felt that whatever can be done will probably be accomplished on July 2 and 3, and he would then return on July 4. He has written to Congressman Miller on the subject. He pointed out that some official had stated there was a "Controversy" but he emphasized there never had been a controversy. The Federal Government had establish- ed the price of 38O,OOO., with an allowance of 4183,000. for demolishing the buildings. Now the Government claims the market value price is 4562,500. Mr. Froerer also remarked that he had talked to a Mr. Graves who is interested in the property and who had said he had an industry very interested, which could pay 410,000. per acre. Councilman Moresi thereupon moved the City Manager be requested and authorized to go to Washington, D. C. to try to settle the negotiations for procuring Encinal Housing Project and that the sum of 4425. be appropriated for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: (Five). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5384 Appointing Members of the Advisory Health Board." (Winifred Clerk and S. Ernest Van Allen) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5385 Appointing Member of the Board of Education." (Stuart B. Stephens, M. D.) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5386 Appointing Member of the Library Board." (Wallace D. Miracle) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the Following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5387 Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Board." (Rix Maurer) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Woes: None. Absent: None. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5388 Appointing Member of the Retirement Board." (Alec Low) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5389 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: Appointing Member of the Social Service Board." (Mrs. Douglas D. Stafford) "Resolution No. 5390 Creating a Special Fund to be Known as idashington Park Bond Fund' and Transferring q50,000.00 from the General Fund Thereto." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes : None . Absent: None. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5391 Amending Portion of Resolution No. 5376, Relating to Positions and Salaries, by Increasing Position of Painter from 1 to 2, and Decreasing Positions of Laborer from 13 to 12, in the Street and Engineering Department." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5392 Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board." (J. Anis Q,uinn) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councllrlan Moresi and on roll call carried bv ihe following vote. Ayes: Five. :',Toes: None. Absent: None. 22. The following resolution. was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved it adoption: "Resolution No, 5393 Amending Resolution No. 5376, 'Salary Resolution for The Fiscal Year 1956-1957', to Provide Therein for Personnel of the Library Department of the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5394 Transferring $337,557.96 from the In Lieu Tax Fund And $5,078.42 from the Initiative Relief Fund to The General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Gouniiman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None, Absent: None. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5395 Transferring 2E3,O89.86 from the Parking Meter Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 25. The following cr resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its - adoption: ”, he s oluti o No. 5396 Designating the Person to Perform the Duties of the City Manager in the Event of his Absence or Disability." (Assistant City Manager) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, President Kranelly declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. BILLS: 26. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and • the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 4,095.0 was submitted to the Council at this meeting. The list was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims shown were correct. Councilman. McCall moved the bills as itemized. in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June. PP, 1956, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 27. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 3, 1956, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Cj4 lerk